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Seki, Sunny

The Last Kappa of Old Japan: A Magical Journey of Two Friends

40 pp. | Tuttle | October, 2016 | Trade ISBN 978-4-8053-1399-2 $12.95
(3) K-3 When young farm boy Norihei saves a mythical water creature's life, they become fast friends. Kyu, the kappa, later returns the favor. The simple English/Japanese bilingual story works as both a morality play about the environment and also teaches Western audiences a bit about Japanese culture and mythology. Colorful illustrations and cultural notes are a welcome addition. Japanese text not evaluated.
Reviewer: Antonio Trujillo

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